Elma Public Library

• FeedMore WNY - Thursdays, September 10th and 24th from 12:30- 1:30 PM (weather permitting). Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable and locally grown produce every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month! The Farm Market accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay & SNAP/EBT (50% off)!

• Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, September 14th 21st, 28th and October 5th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Tai Chi - Mondays, September 14th , 21st and 28th at 2:30 PM. Tai Chi offers gentle, low-impact exercise and moving meditation. Designed for all fitness levels and abilities, these inclusive classes help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and mental focus while requiring no special equipment or prior experience. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from September 15th to October 23rd at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 5-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Book Club - Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM - The month's book selection is “Wolf Hollow” by Lauren Wolk. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

• Composting at Home - Monday, September 21st at 6 PM - Learn how easy it is to compost at home, reduce waste, and discover local programs and benefits. With Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Raising Chickens - Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:30 PM. Learn the basics of raising healthy backyard chickens, from hatching chicks to caring for laying hens. With Tammi Kron, CCE Erie 4-H Livestock Educator. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Lego Club - Saturday, September 26th at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun. We provide the Legos, and you try build a corn field and win a bookish prize! Please call 716-652-2719 to register. 

• Halloween Book Boxes - Starting Monday, September 28th. For grades 4th-12th. Get your own curated box of books to read from the library! Each box will come with 2 library books handpicked for you along with snacks and goodies for you to keep. Let Jessi know you would like a box by Friday, October 9th. If you are new to Book Boxes, the form may be found here or you may fill one out at the library. Boxes will be available for pick up on Monday, October 19th.

• Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, September 28th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we make mug rugs! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, September 30th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book, pick a recipe and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk. 

• Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from October 1st to October 23rd at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Toddler Dance Class - Friday, October 2nd at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Local Author Visit - Saturday, October 3rd at 11 AM. Join Local Author Paula Banks-Dahlke for an interactive storytime! For ages 4-10. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Basic Mending - Monday, October 5th at 6 PM. Learn how to transform worm clothing into unique designs using colorful stitching, creative techniques, and fabric patches. With Susan Hanifin. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Situational Awareness - Tuesday, October 6th at 2 PM. Situational awareness is a concise safety program that teaches participants how to recognize potential threats, stay alert to their surroundings, and make rapid decisions to protect themselves and others during a violent incident. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• What to Stock in Your Home Apothecary - Wednesday, October 7th at 6 PM. Learn how to store essential oils, when to use the major 10, and identify healing oils found in your garden. With Lucky Day Homestead. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: History of Mahjong - Thursday, October 8th at 2 PM. This class traces mahjong from its roots in 19th-century China to its reinvention in the United States, showing how one game became many traditions through migration, mythmaking, commercialization, community life, and modern revival. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Teen Plant Bingo - Saturday, October 10th at 1 PM.  Are you a teen who likes Bingo? Or are you looking to adopt a new houseplant? Either way, come join us for Plant Bingo, where the prizes are houseplants! For Teens, ages 12-18. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden - Monday, October 12th at 6:30 PM. Explores the fundamentals of soil health and how it influences the success of your garden. With Lyn Chimera, Master Gardener. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Drying Edible Flowers, Herbs, & Tea Making - Wednesday, October 14th at 6 PM. Learn traditional gardening techniques for growing and preserving a seasonal harvest. With Lucky Day Homestead. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: What the Heck is a Trust and Do I Need One? - Thursday, October 15th at 2 PM. An introductory course on the basic types of trusts, how they work, what they accomplish, and who might need one. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Vegetable Gardening - Saturday, October 17th at 2 PM. Learn the basics of vegetable gardening, from planning and planting to growing, with an emphasis on tomatoes. With Paul Krantz, CCE Erie Master Gardener. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Soap Making - Monday, October 19th at 5:30 PM. Learn how to make goat soap and go home with some to try. With Rowandale Therapy Goats. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Foraging Natural Remedies - Wednesday, October 21st at 6 PM. Carrier oils, topical creams and salves, and healing poultices are among the topics that will be discussed in this workshop. With Lucky Day Homestead. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Afternoon at the Movies - Saturday, October 24th at 1 PM. Come join us for an afternoon showing of a classic, witchy, family Halloween movie! Popcorn and themed snacks and a craft will be provided, supplies limited. 

• Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, October 26th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we make pumpkin lantern jars! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: Self-Reiki 101 - Tuesday, October 27th at 11 AM. Learn about the chakras of the body and how to recognize your own energy field. Learn how to create a chi-ball and learn techniques to enhance your own energy for a healthy life! For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, October 28th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book, pick a recipe and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk. 

• University Express: Tools for Taming Stress - Tuesday, November 3rd at 2 PM. Everyone suffers from stress. We worry about our finances, our health and our families. However, chronic stress can be dangerous. In this seminar, we’ll talk about how stress affects our bodies and learn some stress management techniques, including the benefits of humor and laughter. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Tarot and Intuition for Beginners - Thursday, November 5th at 11 AM. What is intuition? How can we tune in and recognize it in ourselves? Learn how to train your intuition to be more receptive to the messages from the universe! This class will also briefly talk about the history of tarot, how it came to be, and some basic education on how to understand, read, and make sense of tarot spreads. Great class for the beginner and experienced Intuitive reader! For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Rock n Roll Buffalo - Tuesday, November 10th at 2 PM. A review of the musicians, bands, DJ's, clubs, concert halls and personalities that brought rock music to WNY by the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: WAVES During WWII - Tuesday, November 17th at 2 PM. More than 86,000 women participated in World War II by joining the WAVES program. This program, while not the first in America’s military history, ushered the discussion of bringing women into service full time. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Telehealth/Healthcare Portal Workshop - Thursday, November 19th at 2 PM. Staying safe online is not as hard as you might think. This workshop includes understanding what a Patient Portal is, how to set one up and keep it secure, and how to use it to help manage your health. Learn how to make or modify appointments through the portal, understand how to access a virtual appointment, learn how to ask questions of your healthcare provider, and learn how to troubleshoot common problems. (2 hour class) For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: The KKK's 1920s Stranglehold on WNY - Tuesday, December 1st at 2 PM. During the Prohibition era, the Ku Klux Klan experienced a powerful resurgence across many northeastern cities. Buffalo became one of the movement’s strongest footholds, with thousands of members spread throughout Erie County. But the Klan’s grip on the region would ultimately be broken by the extraordinary courage of an undercover investigator whose sacrifice exposed the organization’s inner workings. His death not only helped bring about the Klan’s collapse in Western New York but also accelerated its decline across the nation. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Return to Crystal Beach Park - Thursday, December 3rd at 2 PM. Go back in time to experience the 101-year history of Crystal Beach Park from 1888 to 1989, featuring the Cyclone and Comet roller coasters, Laff in The Dark, and Magic Carpet. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Stay Safe Online - Thursday, December 10th at 2 PM. Staying safe online is not as hard as you might think. During this presentation, we’ll go over four key behaviors that are easy to adopt. With these habits, you can lock down your online accounts and keep your data safe. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.